Finding the Third Proportional to 108,284 and 166,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,284 and 166,654 is: 256,488.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,284 : 166,654 = 166,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,284/166,654 = 166,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,284x = 166,654 × 166,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,284x = 27,773,555,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,773,555,716/108,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,488.08
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